Non-religious Soldiers are Spiritually Unfit and are even rumored to eat babies. Until that is cleared up, Fort Bragg does not endorse Rock Beyond Belief
Chaplain: “If I support you, I support me.” Many of them clearly get it, approaching the subject with a deep respect and reverence for the U.S. Constitution.
ACLU and AU break this down marvelously, explaining the controversy. This is a chance for the Army to embrace its 2nd largest religious preference, non-religion.
Taking the ‘billboard model’ to a new level, planes with banners that read “God-LESS America” or “Atheism is Patriotic” will be flying the skies of 27 states.
“I have never known an atheist in combat, and I do not ever expect to find one. I do not believe that this is a revelation discovered only by Carl Stiner.”
Paul Loebe is the Military Director for American Atheists. He is a co-author and blogger on Rock Beyond Belief. He firmly believes in the absolute separation of church and state. He works tirelessly to ensure that sectarian favoritism within the U.S. Military is stamped out in favor of religious acceptance for people of all, or no, faiths.
Justin Griffith is the Military Director for American Atheists.
Justin is spearheading Fort Bragg's 'Rock Beyond Belief' atheist festival, and demanding equal treatment for foxhole atheists - including local groups who are currently banned from even meeting on post. After failing the Army's mandatory Spiritual Fitness testing, the remedial training told Justin he could improve his Spiritual Fitness by starting an 'online blog'. You may have heard about it. :)
"*Foxhole atheists are fighting for your rights. Please return the favor.*"
- How do I fix my official records to say 'ATHEIST'? In just 5 minutes you can change your records. Walk-throughs provided for all DoD branches. Air Force Navy and Marine Corps can do so online.
- Why should I avoid "NO-REL-PREF" as my religious preference on my official records? This is a debate-ending reason to fix your records. Also, NRP is just incorrect. Atheists don't have a religion, however, you *do* have a preference about religion.
- How can civilians help foxhole atheists? In as little as 30 seconds you can make a huge difference. Add your phone call or email to a stack of other voices demand justice.
- I like to click on things - can I help? Yes! Use those sharing buttons, help us spread the word. Join the American Atheists Military facebook group to directly interact with a large number of foxhole atheists. Like the RBB page for blog-post and festival-related discussion.
- I hate all of you military thugs, what should I do? Read this. If you still feel a burning desire to argue with or mock us, please leave your comment in that thread.
Free Thought | Free Festival
The free festival on Fort Bragg's Main Post Parade Field was a massive success! Expect updates, highlights, and other footage over the next few months.
UPDATE: A second festival is in the works for Camp Pendleton - a large Marine Corps base near San Diego, CA. Summer 2013
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The painless way to support Rock Beyond Belief is to 'Like' us on Facebook. It takes 3 seconds. You do support the troops... don't you?
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A really awesome Facebook group, American Atheists Military is uniting service members, veterans and supportive civilians. This is where a lot of important issues are first discovered, and brought to light. There is a constant stream of foxhole atheists correcting their dog tags to say 'ATHEIST' and putting them up on the wall. Throw yours up there! No 'anti-war' or 'anarchist' trolling, please.
For those of you wanting to connect directly with Justin Griffith on facebook, there are still a few spots left.
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